The purpose of this documentation, for my own use, is to document some basic parameters about those mechanical keyboard switches that I am interested in. These are the less common Cherry MX switches (ie, those other than MX blue, MX brown, MX red, and MX black).
This markdown file is intended to a quick reference as to the distinctions between the various switches.
| Switch | Tactile Force (cN) | Actuation force (cN) | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Clear | 65 | 55 | Tactile | |
| MX White | 80 | Clicky | ||
| MX Gray | 80 | Tactile | Used for spacebar in MX clear | |
| MX Linear Gray | 80 | Linear | Used in space bars in MX black | |
| MX Green | 80 | Tactile clicky | Meant for space bar usage |
- MX linear gray switches are also known as MX dark gray. Users that think that MX black are not stiff enough will sometimes use them for a whole keyboard (MX black by contrast has an actuation force of 60 cN ).
- MX green, MX white, and MX clear are all tactile switches. MX green and white are also clicky switches.